Het verkopen van de buit 1859

"Het verkopen van de buit" (The sale of the booty), a watercolor painting created in 1859 by Herman Frederik Carel ten Kate, depicts a scene of medieval-era merchants and soldiers haggling over the spoils of war in a dimly lit interior space. The scene appears to be set in a tavern or a dimly lit chamber, with a group of men gathered around a table to bargain over what appears to be a pile of coins or treasure. Ten Kate's work is known for its meticulous attention to detail and skillful rendering of figures and objects, which he uses to create a sense of realism and historical authenticity. This scene, captured in the watercolor's intimate scale, offers a glimpse into the world of medieval commerce and the lives of those involved in it. The painting is currently in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.